Sick (1961) 40

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Cover by Vic Martin. Stories and art by Angelo Torres, Joe Simon, Bob Elliott, Don Edwing, Calvin Castine, Fred England, Jack O'Brien, Paul Laikin, Jim Atkins, Jack Scott, and Vic Martin. Sometimes listed as Vol. 5 No. 8. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Crestwood/Feature was the first of several publishers. A parody of Honey West, the first female private eye TV show, featuring art by future MAD artist Angelo Torres. A parody of the Bob & Bing "Road to..." movies. A magazine for teenage politicians. Aliens from a flying saucer try to make sense of 1950s America. Sugar South; Movie Spoof: Girl With Green Eyes; Men From Space Are Watching You; On the Road to Recovery; Singalong Knock Knocks; Specialized Caskets; Sick, Sick World; Teenage Politician Magazine; Simon Sez; Sick's Clod Cards. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.